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'Challenges abound but we're committed to building a brighter future'- Hon Dawson

- said 1st year in office was a learning one
Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Dr the Hon Karl Dawson (R1) has described his first year in office as a learning experience. Photo: GIS
Dr the Hon Karl Dawson (R1) has said the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) came into office in a challenging time but it is committed to building a brighter future for the Virgin Islands. Photo: VINO/File
Dr the Hon Karl Dawson (R1) has said the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) came into office in a challenging time but it is committed to building a brighter future for the Virgin Islands. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Dr the Hon Karl Dawson (R1) has described his first year in office as a learning experience.

The Minister was at the time speaking during a ceremony at Maria's by the Sea on May 16, 2024, to mark the 1st Anniversary of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government.

“We came into office in a challenging time but are committed to building a brighter future for the Virgin Islands. I remain committed to working with members of government and indeed with all members of the House [of Assembly] to building that future.”

Dr Dawson added that the first year as an elected representative was a learning one; however, he remains steadfast that the entire system of Government is in need of repair. 

“Though the highest accountability lies with elected members, the performance of other actors in government are critical to effective government as well the relationship between all arms of Government including the King’s representative who leads the Civil Service.”

The Minister added that effective and trustworthy government systems are key to a successful transition to greater levels of autonomy and indeed eventually to independence should the people desire it.

Gov't making progress to address issues 

Meanwhile, the Junior Minister reminded that he has been tasked with assisting the Premier in the areas of Agriculture and Fisheries.

“Challenges abound but we progress with addressing issues of water supply at Paraquita Bay, assigning more plots for farming, training and exposure for farmers and fishers, and building networkers among practitioners.”

He said the initiative of farmers is also trending towards impacting tourism where many farmers are now developing and opening their properties for tours by residents and visitors.

Dr Dawson added, “This is very important as continued success in tourism depends, in large part, on a far more diversified tourist experience, which must include a breadth of activities that creates satisfaction and more economic opportunities for Virgin Islanders.”

14 Responses to “'Challenges abound but we're committed to building a brighter future'- Hon Dawson”

  • OVERRATED (23/05/2024, 08:47) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
    THIS DUDE IS A W...O...T.... {fill in the blanks}
  • Word Salad (23/05/2024, 09:01) Like (20) Dislike (0) Reply
    Words, Words, Words, committed, words, words, words, initiative, words, words, words,
  • resident (23/05/2024, 10:16) Like (18) Dislike (1) Reply

    karl seems like a nice guy but he is in with a set of cr**ks

  • smh (23/05/2024, 12:34) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    These PHD's are clueless; I'd rather take a chance with someone with common sense. This government gets an F++.
  • Me (23/05/2024, 15:33) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    When will Vincent put a stop to realising the fucking mosquitoes in V.G and only in certson areas.I sick of this shit if that van come around again yall with lock me up
  • Malcom X (23/05/2024, 15:55) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Dr Dawson I thought better than in you brighter future the people are hurting, the BVI is moving backwards. Take a look at Jose hill road drain and more rain to come and u come on hair talking stupid niss be careful the boy for your wife get u in jail everyone knows him and who he hing out with
    • stormy (24/05/2024, 08:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      THE VOTERS OF DISTRICY ONE TO DARM MISCHIEVOUS.THE NOW REPRESENTATIVE IS ONLY THERE FOR ONE YEAR..WHAT DID THE PAST ONE DID FOR 20 YEARS. WHO HAVE GLASS WINDOWS DONT PELT STONES.ALL YOY NEED TO MIND YOU ALL DARM BUSINEE.AND STAY FOCUS ON YOUR HOME
  • I want to be intrigued (23/05/2024, 16:42) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    "The first year in office was a learning one." Go ahead and intrigue me. What exactly is it that he learned please.
  • Deadly smoke (23/05/2024, 21:04) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Zero progress on incinerator. Your districts biggest problem. It’s a complete failure of a term if you can’t procure a new one in all that time.
    • Ready man (24/05/2024, 10:58) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      All youvsound foolish!!!!GO SIT DOWN NO ONE STUDING YOU ALL
    • @deadly smoke (25/05/2024, 22:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      The incinerator is not located in D1. Also may be we as a territory take recycling more serious then we can decrease our carbon foot print
  • Migoman (23/05/2024, 22:29) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Havent seen Dawson do a damn thing in my 1st district, other than drive in and out in government vehicle. Place full of bish, sidewalks covered in bush, lots of potholes around, especially infront of big ben..
  • lol (24/05/2024, 14:31) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    You all expected any better from this yes man, lol, VIP All the WAY!!! lol, take that, the Independent Candidate would have done better
  • tola (25/05/2024, 15:32) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Load talk no lights coming down to west end, potholes power keep going bviec


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